If you've been following the buzz in the Base ecosystem— that's Coinbase's Layer 2 blockchain known for its low fees and meme coin frenzy— you know events like Basecamp are where the magic happens. Recently, Drew Coffman from the Base team put out a call on X (formerly Twitter) for creators who attended Basecamp and minted videos using the @baseapp or @zora platforms. The response? A thread packed with creative links that scream onchain innovation.
For the uninitiated, "minting" here means creating digital assets like NFTs (non-fungible tokens) on the blockchain, turning your videos into ownable, tradable pieces. Zora is a popular platform for this, especially on Base, where creators can "coin" their work easily and tap into the community.
The original thread kicked off with Drew's simple ask, and creators jumped in with their links. One standout is from @Mirocious, who shared a series of fantasy-themed video montages featuring armored cats in epic battles, dragons, and medieval settings. Think Game of Thrones but with feline overlords ruling houses like "House Bomi." These videos blend crypto elements like Ethereum and Binance logos with meme flair, highlighting how meme tokens inspire wild creativity. Mirocious also voiced some frustration about lack of feedback on high-effort work, a common sentiment in the fast-paced crypto space.
Another reply from @JkingJDE ties right into the meme token world, shouting out $YEET—a fun, community-driven token on Base. They shared an image evoking upward momentum, perfectly capturing the "to the moon" energy that meme coins thrive on. It's a reminder that Base isn't just about tech; it's about building movements around these playful assets.
Then there's @SsuperSaiyanJay linking to a BoomerOnBase production called 'Tokyo Drift.' This short video features the iconic $BOOMER character—a teal-skinned, bearded dude in a hoodie—drifting through neon-lit city streets on a motorcycle. $BOOMER aims to onboard the next wave of users to Base, and videos like this keep the vibes alive. The plan? 200 videos on Zora by year's end.
@ekeson_wtb chimed in with birthday-themed mints and a collab for @onchainfestival, proving that personal milestones and events are prime material for onchain content. And @afrochicksnft dropped multiple links, including works from @raven50mm, @latenightonbase, and @ceejifi, showing the diversity in creator outputs.
This thread underscores why Base is a hotspot for meme tokens: it's not just trading; it's culture-building through tools like Zora. If you're a blockchain practitioner looking to level up, check out these mints on Zora and maybe coin your own. Who knows? Your next video could be the one that goes viral in the meme economy.